osxgus Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi All, I built a Leo HTPC! What I am really missing is a solution on how to get the same VGA output that I get on the projector on the TV set. I don't know if I need to just get a VGA splitter + a "VGA to Composite" cable, or if I need to get another Graphics Card (PCI x16) that can sort it out. Is there a cheap Passive Cooled Graphic Card that can do VGA and TV out (mirror) on Leo?? I have also tried with the ASUS Nvidia 7300GT but it didn't work properly. It gave an output, but it was sort of garbled. I used it with the Nvinject pack on the kalyway DVD. If I could get some sort of media extender card that could just do perfect native tvout for Leo, that would be great. If you're building a leo htpc please let me know your experiences. Specs: - Antec Fusion v2 case (silver) - Intel D945GTP MicroATX with Onboard GMA950 (from my old hackintosh) - Pentium D930 (3GhZ) - 2x 1GB OCZ - 160GB samsung SATA - LG DVD - WLAN ASUS WL-138G V2 PCI Card (OOTB detected as Airport in Leo) Accessories: - Logitech Mac RF Keyboard/Lasermouse (white) - HP vp6220 1024x768 DLP Projector - Standard CRT 32" widescreen TV (Daewoo) Other accessories, not yet hooked up: - Kayspan IR reciever (the built in Antec IR from iMon doesn't work in OSX) - Apple Remote Installed and working: - Kalyway 10.5.1 (non vanilla with Guid EFI) *working* - XBMC for OSX (well, i am missing downmix for AC3/DTS sound, so no HD/720p for me yet =( ) - SABnzbd with portforward & dyndns *working* Next Tasks: - Internally hook up the keyspan IR receiver to work with Apple Remote (mira, ired or remote buddy?) - Install Antec's OSX-VFD with fix from BigBadOwl (http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=83598) - Install Growl - Install SABnzbd (br41n.com) fix to work with Growl cheers Gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeba Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi osxgus! I have the exact same plans, Antec Fusion 430 with XBMC! Then I finally can get rid of my old xbox =) Still trying to sort out if my planned mobo will work with Leo. Please report experiences with the VFD! Im all new to Osx and ir-sensors, do you know if it's possible to get the iMon sensor to work with a universal remote? How is the connection made/does it recognize it? Thanks!! Waiting for the Intel E8400 to get in stock in Europe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 HI Zeba, the issues i am having are mostly due to the fact that i don't have a working digital out audio on the mobo (causes issues with AC3/DTS filez in XBMC) I am not sure about the iMon IR, if it can be made to work or not, to be honest i haven't experimented enough, since i got a cheap keyspan ir reciever anyway. if you have any idea that i could try with it, please let me know and i will tell you the results.. the knob doesn't work for volume though, and i don't know if can be made to work. the vfd sort of works with big bad owl's solution, but to be honest i am thinking of disconnecting it. i already removed the cable for the power button light cause it was too bright and annoying.. . i will write again tomorrow.. with more details on HW and XBMC.. gotta get some sleep now. cheers, Gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi again Zeba, Under further inspection i saw that the iMon IR Reciever is in fact detected by OSX. It's listed as a "Logitech reciever", so it might in fact work, but i need to see when i have the apple remote (should get it today/tomorrow). I am going to install logitech harmony remote software tonight and see if it helps. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/440/3898&cl=us,en I wonder if the knob can be used though.. i will have a look in some linux / antec fusion forum.. have managed to get XBMC working pretty well now.. except for DTS/AC3 (need mixdown) it's doing pretty good. Gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavleX Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 just a question , are u able to , with apple remote, wake up the machine from sleep? Just 'cause I'm searching a mode for remote wake up my leopard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxgus Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 @favlex haven't tried that. will report back as soon as i know. cheers gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stout Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi again Zeba, Under further inspection i saw that the iMon IR Reciever is in fact detected by OSX. It's listed as a "Logitech reciever", so it might in fact work, but i need to see when i have the apple remote (should get it today/tomorrow). I am going to install logitech harmony remote software tonight and see if it helps. Did you masnage to get the Antec IR Reciever to work? I am running Vanilla 10.5.4 and I don't have a clue on what to do to get it to work in OS X. I can't see it at all in the OS. How do I install the drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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